Maggie Sanders

Elected Experience

National Tribal Air Association Executive Committee Member: NTAA the 271 Region 10 Tribes that elected me to represent them on a National Level on Air Quality Policy and Priorities.  

Professional Experience 

Natural Resources, Assistant Director of the Evergreen State College MPA-Tribal Program, Human Resource Director, Employment Rights Director: Direct budget and management of Personnel, Employments Rights Office and the Drugfree Workplace Safety Office. I also served as Business Counselor III -serving on the Board of the Oregon Native American Entrepreneurship Network, assisted Marine Services Division habitat restoration derelict gear removal and largest geoduck biomass survey in the Puget Sound, USCG, EPA, Ecology, Region 10 Oil Response Team, National Ocean Acidification Alliance, NASA Ambassador for Human Health Air Quality and Applied Science, National Climate Adaptation Forum, certified FEMA trainer and worked with the Northwest Indian Fish Commision including serving on numerous Tribal, State, Federal, Academia, local and nonprofit Boards and Committees. 

Boards and Committees

• Chairman of the Makah Gambling Committee 

• Makah Higher Education Committee 

• Oregon Native American Entrepreneurship Network Board 

• Makah Personnel Committee 

• Hiring Committee at Evergreen State College 

• Makah Tribal Court Bar 

• California Adaptation Forum Equity Advisory Commitee on Indigenous Research Protocols

• Nisqually Indian Tribes Grant Writing/Planning Team 

• Member of the Governor's Office of Ocean Acidification Alliance 

• Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals National Tribal Forum on Air Quality

• Marine Debris Alliance West Coast Governors Alliance on Ocean Health California/Oregon/Washington. As part of the West Coast Governors Alliance (WCGA) on Ocean Health, the Marine Debris Action Coordination Team (ACT)

Evergreen State College Guest Lecturer on Ocean Acidification and Climate Change 

1. Maritime Cultures of Northwest Washington- Guest Lecturer. Course Reference 

Numbers So - Sr (16): 30189 

2. American Indian Solutions to Environmental Challenges- Guest Lecturer Course 

Reference Numbers (4): 30108 

Education

Master of Public Administration with concentration in Tribal Administration, Evergreen State College

BA in Law and Policy and Government Relations, Evergreen State College

Community Service

NASA Ambassador, Human Health Air Quality Applied Sciences

Marine Services Division

Member of Region 10: Regional Response Team (RRT) and the Northwest Area Committee (NWAC) International Ocean Acidification Alliance

FEMA Certified Trainer “Tribal Leaders Preparing for Natural Disasters”

Equal Employment Opportunity Mediator

Training 

• Addressing & Resolving Poor Employee Performance 

• Working Together Toward Quality Customer Service 

• The Conference of State and Federal Personnel Laws 

• Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior 

• Employment Law for Tribes and Tribal Organization 

• Grievance and Appeal Procedures for Human Resource Professionals in Indian Country 

• United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Basic Mediation Training 

Statement

As Port Commissioner I will promote environmental stewardship, fiscal responsibility, transparency in government, and accountability to the democratic process.

Through my master’s degree in public administration and years of public service I have effectively worked on core issues that impact the lives of our region’s residents, all while prioritizing being a change agent in diversity, equity and inclusion to protect our most vulnerable communities.

I will work in partnership with local businesses and community organizations to better serve our beautiful region. With collaboration and responsible environmental stewardship, we can implement proactive programs that help tackle the climate crisis and protect our land and waterways. I will integrate environmental policies and considerations into all aspects of the Port’s strategic planning and business decision-making. These considerations are vital as they influence the socioeconomic and environmental heartbeat of our region. My goal is to strengthen the integrity and transparency of the public contracting process and the competitive nature of public procurement, as well as promote the efficient and transparent use of Port resources. I will maximize economic investment in public contracting, creating conditions in which everyone can participate, prosper, and achieve equitable outcomes with respect to the Port of Olympia decision-making processes.

Contact

P.O. Box 169

Tenino, WA 98589

360-640-1211

SandersforPortofOlympia@gmail.com

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